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JOZEF SMITH
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WESTMINSTER - CA - USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2006 2:34 pm |
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Some of the players on the HSGA website, were using this software to record their music. I like to know more about it.
Any suggestions.Mahalo |
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Terry Farmer
From:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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Craig Prior
From:
National City, California, USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2006 3:40 pm
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Jozef, I used to have this recurring nightmare that I'd wind up as this guy doing this horrible lounge act playing along with Band-In-A-Box. That's because years ago the default synth sound for BiaB was that awful Microsoft GS that sounded so incredibly cheesy.
Lately, though, I have to admit that BiaB is definitely getting better and more useable. They also have an accessory Coyote Forte softsynth that sounds pretty good. BiaB is finally starting to fulfill it's potential as a great practice tool.
It's not so laughable anymore, someone playing along with BiaB. Although now I'm having this recurring nightmare that someday I'll produce my own CD... no other musicians... just my lap steel and BiaB (gulp).
Craig |
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Gerald Ross
From:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Les Anderson
From:
The Great White North
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Posted 7 Sep 2006 4:11 pm
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Band in a box is a great tool; however, if you like to wander a bit with your music, you will find that these electronic backups do not wander with you. You are confind to follow it.
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(I am not right all of the time but I sure like to think I am!)
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Lee Gillespie
From:
Cheyenne, Wy. USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2006 4:59 pm
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Josef: I have progressed thru 4 versions of BIAB. I say about 5 years. It is designed by a jazz musician, who I feel does not have the love or feel for country. Oh yes there is quite a selection of styles to choose from, but when they say a Hank sr. style.... uck.. or a Merle Hag style...NOOOO..or a Ray Price rhythm..uh uh But if your into jazz,, or latin, plus many other styles other than country...yes, I think BIAB does a good job.
BIAB has many many other features that I definately recommend you check it out. I used BIAB when I produced my 3 dobro CD's and have had many nice compliments. If you buy the latest version.... I'd be more then happy to help you get started if you wish.
Just E mail me and we'll get started. Lee |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2006 7:04 pm
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| Band in a box is a great practice tool and actually sounds a lot better with a good sound card. As Craig mentioned, Coyote Electronics offers a program called Fortedxi that is highly compatible with BIAB and really makes it sound a lot better to my ears. Here's a video that demos this awesome program that is also available through PGmusic.com [This message was edited by Andy Sandoval on 07 September 2006 at 08:58 PM.] |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2006 7:02 am
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| Our own "Big Jim" Baron is a Band in a Box guru and PG Music dealer. He spends countless hours on the phone with users and is a great resource- he can be contacted @ bigjim4b@sbcglobal.net |
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JOZEF SMITH
From:
WESTMINSTER - CA - USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2006 10:20 am
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Thank you gents for all the information on BIAB. I have tried many times to record my Hawaiian music using my keyboard, but it does not have the proper rhythm. I will buy the software and try it out.
Mahalo.[This message was edited by JOZEF SMITH on 08 September 2006 at 11:22 AM.] |
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Mike Ihde
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 12 Sep 2006 9:31 pm
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If any of you have my CD "A Different Slant" using the Leavitt Tuning, all the tracks were done with BIAB. I played rhythm guitar and lap steel but everything else was from the program.
I love it, but you have to be very careful which style you choose or it can sound kind of cheesey.
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Kevin Ruddell
From:
Toledo Ohio USA
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 1:45 am
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| I have BIAB but haven't spent much time with it due to a lack of same. I bought a Boss Drum Machine as a practice tool and it's working out pretty well . I can overdub Bass and Guitar tracks with it too. |
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 3:36 am
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| Big Jim gets my vote. One of the most helpful persons that you will ever meet. |
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 5:17 am
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Last edited by George Piburn on 17 Jun 2012 12:55 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 10:15 am
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| Does Big Jim have a web site? George Wixon has a web site with a lot of good info on BIAB and PowerTracks. He's very heplful and will answer questions by email. |
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Robert Leaman
From:
Murphy, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 14 Sep 2006 9:52 am
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| BIAB has nothing to do with the quality of the sound. BIAB only generates MIDI events that a MDID device such as a computer sound card uses to produce sound. BIAB never produced any sound on its own. If your sound is bad, buy a good sound card (never cheap) or a good external MIDI device. You get what you pay for. I have more than 10,000 BIAB files and that does not include SGU files which have no melody. How those BIAB files sound depends on my MIDI devices and/or the sound fonts that are loaded into the Audigy 4 Pro. |
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